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Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM

Update: Men try to rob mom holding baby at Berkeley ATM

Berkeley has had about a dozen robberies this year — a steep drop from historic, pre-pandemic averages of about one robbery a day.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 4, 2025
Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails

Dissent on the dais as motion from new Berkeley mayor fails

Cecilia Lunaparra criticized some of her colleagues for using the "Trumpist tactic of silencing dissent." Terry Taplin pushed back hard.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2025
Update: 1 dead,  1 critical after Berkeley house fire

Update: 1 dead, 1 critical after Berkeley house fire

Firefighters broke a window to get inside, performing a tactic known as a "vent, enter, search" to complete the first rescue, BFD said.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2025
UC Berkeley police investigate sexual battery near campus

UC Berkeley police investigate sexual battery near campus

The Scanner learned after publication that the victim was a student. This story has been updated.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 3, 2025
Berkeley police arrest teens in stolen car after foot chase

Berkeley police arrest teens in stolen car after foot chase

Passers-by who saw the pair running through the neighborhood frantically alerted police about where they were heading.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 2, 2025
Berkeley woman, 77, struck by hit-and-run driver

Berkeley woman, 77, struck by hit-and-run driver

The force of the crash left the woman face down in the street, according to preliminary reports. The investigation is ongoing.
By Emilie Raguso Feb 1, 2025
Berkeley man pistol-whipped amid robbery on Shasta

Berkeley man pistol-whipped amid robbery on Shasta

The armed robbery took place on Shasta Road in the Berkeley Hills.
By Emilie Raguso Jan 31, 2025

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